Fish & Wildlife Bio Scientist Iii

Requisition No:867250

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

FISH & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE

Posting Closing Date: 01/05/2026

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FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management

Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III– Career Service Position with Benefits

$1730.77 - $1846.15 Biweekly, $45,000 - $48,000 Annually

1875 Orange Avenue East

Tallahassee, Fl 32311

FWC – Division of Marine Fisheries Management

Federal Fisheries Section

Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III - CS

Tallahassee, Florida- $45,000 – 48,000 Annually

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission:
Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long‑term well‑being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science‑informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information:

Six years of professional experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities provided herein.

A post‑secondary degree(s) in life or physical science may substitute for the required experience as follows:

• Bachelor of Science degree and two years of direct professional experience.

or

• A Master of Science degree and a minimum of one year of direct professional experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with a Master of Science degree and one year of professional experience.

• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• Working hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
• Some travel is required and may include weeknights, weekends and holidays.
• Responses to qualifying questions should be able to be verified by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.
• Computer proficiency to include skills in Microsoft software including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

This position serves as a subject matter expert about state management of Florida reef fish species and assists in the development of technical papers and presentations on Florida fisheries to support the Commission’s rule making process. This position also develops and coordinates federal fisheries disaster response plans.

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs.

When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point‑of‑view.

• Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Comptroller’s rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
• Work at FWC is cross‑functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on…